Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ahban News Limited is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services. We are committed to compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services:

Personal Information You Provide

• Name and contact details when you create an account
• Email address for newsletters and communications
• Account credentials and profile information
• Your content preferences and reading history

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address and approximate location
• Browser type and version
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and interaction patterns

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our services
• To personalise your experience and recommend relevant content
• To send newsletters, updates, and marketing communications (with your consent)
• To analyse usage patterns and improve our services
• To detect and prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functionality and security
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

5. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating our platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by law
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, secure servers, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

7. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ('right to be forgotten')
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Account data is retained until you request deletion, after which it will be securely destroyed.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or sending you an email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer: privacy@ahban.news